The Last Laugh novel Chapter 45

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Ace's POV:

When I reached the office on Monday, there were rumors going round about the fact that the head of the production department had quit and his position was now vacant.

It was none of my business though until something changed my mind.

Just before the break, Christina ordered all employees to gather in the conference room for a brief meeting. I wondered what she wanted to say that was so important.

We did gather at one PM and waited patiently. The place was full.

Minutes later, Christina came sashaying in with her daughters close behind. The three bosses.

"Good afternoon." she greeted and we all replied, "As many of you heard since this morning, the position of head of department for the company's production line is vacant."

There was fidgeting.

"Meaning," Sawyer continued, "We need someone who has the competence to take over."

It suddenly got my attention. Many fidgeted again.

"So," Heather continued, "All of you present here, are given three weeks. Three weeks to prove that any of you are capable of being promoted to that post."

"Within these three weeks, you will have to work very hard to earn that promotion. It goes for everyone. From the secretary to the accountants and my personal assistant." Christina said, "Observations will be made. And at the start of the fourth week, we'll announce the employee of the month and the person who'll occupy that post."

I had to do everything. Every fucking thing, to get that post. That was exactly what I needed to accelerate my revenge. I had to win that post.If I won it, I knew exactly what to do to leave from that position, to head of that company. Straight. I already had my full plan.

They finished their announcement and dismissed everyone for lunch.

As everyone left, I stood there thinking.

As they passed by, leaving the conference room, Christina stopped in front of me.

"I hope you will do everything and work more than ever, to get that post. I'm counting on you." she whispered loud so I could hear.

I looked at her and smiled a little.

"Are you ready to prove that you deserve that post?" her gaze dropped to my lips, "Are you ready to do anything?"

"I'm very ready, Christina."

And trust me, I wasn't lying. I had to do everything that would get me there.

"Good."

She walked out, leaving me thinking alone in the conference room.

"I love you, Heather. But you'll have to forgive me if I do things that I'm not supposed to." I told myself.

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By the time we were coming back from lunch, as I was heading towards my office, I clashed with a smiling Sawyer who stood in front of me with folded arms.

"Hey, Ace." she smiled.

"Hey, beautiful."

"I'm not gonna beat around the bush. Do you want that post?" she asked.

"Of course. Like anyone else here."

She smirked.

"Perfect. I'm gonna be straight to the point. When mom, Heather and I would gather for a vote for the best hardworking employee, at the start of the fourth week, I'm gonna mention your name."

Yes!

I smiled at her.

"Are you serious?"

"You know I am. But I'm gonna chose you under one condition."

I knew this was coming. She stepped closer.

"And what's that condition?"

"You know."

"No I don't, baby. Tell me." I pocketed my hands.

She smirked.

"When are you gonna fuck me?"

WHAT?!

My eyes were so wide they hurt. She'd shocked me with her sincerity. My reaction made her laugh.

"What? You'd promised."

"I– I did?" I was still so shocked.

"Yes, Ace." she frowned, "You promised. That's the only way you'll achieve what you want."

I took a deep breath and stared at her.

"Yeah, I did. I'm sorry I forgot."

"So when?"

"Next weekend."

"Promised?"

"Yeah."

"Good." she smiled, satisfied, and walked away.

Gosh, I had a week to think of a way to apparently fuck Sawyer without actually doing it.

I knew I would also have to do anything Christina wanted, to earn her vote.

As for Heather, I would truly work hard to rightfully gain hers.

I ran my fingers in my hair. Damn, I had a lot to do but it was worth it. I had to get the post.

I entered my office, still thinking. Oh, yes. I would start all my manoeuvres, seduction and tactics the next day. Even if I had to do the unbelievable, I would.

I'd have to close an eye on them and let it all pass.

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Ace's POV:

That night I thought. I already had Sawyer on my side somehow. I just had to figure out the right solution to her problem. But not now.

I had to think of Christina's case first. Damn, everything was so hard. She'd probably want same as her daughter. But I knew what I'd tell her. She was less stubborn than Sawyer.

But that didn't mean she'd be easy. I would have to apply more seduction schemes with her. I would do every possible thing, apart from sex, that could get me to that position.

I was ready.

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Tuesday morning, I arrived earlier at work and I noticed many others had done same. Hum. The competition was real.

I went straight to my office and finished the work both Heather and Christina had given me.

At breakfast, I bought cinnamon biscuits again and a cappuccino.

I went straight to Heather's office And knocked. She asked me to come in and I did.

"Good morning, boss." I smiled.

"Good morning, Ace."

"Here are the documents you asked." I dropped them on her table, "And here are some cinnamon biscuits, your favorites, and a cappuccino."

She smiled knowingly at me.

"Hm, seems like everyone really wants that post."

"Yeah, babe. I really do want it myself." I headed for her door, "And I'll do anything to get it." I winked at her and left her office.

Next up, Christina.

I took the documents I was supposed to pass over to her and then made my way to her office.

I reached her door and knocked. She asked me to enter.

On entering, I saw her standing by her large glass windows, having a view on the city, with her back to me. Perfect.

Christina's POV:

I was waiting for the employee who'd entered my office to speak because I hadn't asked who it was.

When seconds passed by and no one answered, I was about to turn around when all of a sudden, I felt strong arms wraps around me from behind and I felt the person give me a soft kiss on my head.

I almost fainted when I recognised the person's perfume.

"A– ace?" I asked.

"Good morning, Christina." he whispered against my ear before giving my neck a soft kiss. I shivered.

"Good morning." I said slowly, enjoying his warmth, "Seems like someone's in a good mood this morning."

"I quite am, boss." he kissed my neck again and I bit my lower lip, trying not to moan.

I could feel the bulge in his trousers rub against my ass.

He soon let me go and I turned to face him. He was so handsome.

"Where's this sudden heat from, Ace? Seems you really want that post." I teased.

"Yes. As much as I want you right now." he eyed me from head to toe.

Gosh. That promotion issue was the best idea I'd ever had.

"Hope you know you have to do what I say." I teased.

He wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him.

"I'm at your entire service, boss." he kissed my chin.

Finally. Those three weeks were gonna be fun.

"Nice. Now kiss me rough."

He stared at me for some time and at a point I thought he wouldn't do it.

But then, with his free hand, he grabbed the back of my neck and brought his lips crashing into mine.

He kissed me nice and slow, yet rough.

I felt my whole body shiver and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

He kissed me like crazy and I kissed him back. We caressed each other. Oh, I wanted so much more with him.

With a hand, I took his own hand and put it on my breast. I was so ready for him. I'd been waiting.

"Aqueeze me..." I whispered through a our heated kiss. He did just that and I moaned.

Ace was a strong stud alright. Just how I loved them.

We kissed and kissed until at a point, he broke it and stared at me before stepping back. We both were breathing rapidly. I smirked at him.

"Finished already?" I teased.

He smirked.

"I have a feeling someone's coming."

"You think."

"Yeah. Better adjust."

I did and a few minutes later, there was a knock at my door.

"You're good." I told him and we both regained our seats. "Come in!" I told the person.

Ace's POV:

'Cheap bitch.'

I thought to myself. I couldn't believe I'd just done that but I'd done it intentionally. I knew what I was doing and I knew how I'd easily manipulate the slut.

I was disgusted but I retained myself and tried my best not to be nauseous.

She was so happy. There was satisfaction in her expression.

I smiled to myself. I was her worse nightmare. I wasn't dead. I was there with her. I would destroy her, without touching her.

This same witch who'd insulted me as a child, calling me ugly, telling me no woman could ever fall for me, was amongst the first to call me handsome and find me irresistible. Oh, the day that she would finally know the truth. The day when she would lose everything to me. The day she would see me as Sheridan Wesley, would be the day, her life would forever be destroyed. Hers and her daughter's.

The employee knocking at the door came in to give her some files and information. She thanked the employee and he soon left. She turned to me.

"That was hot. The way you had me in your arms. The way you kissed me." she said.

"You loved it?" I asked.

"If I loved it? I am so horny right now." she bit her lower lip. I would slap her across the face if I could.

Dumbass.

"I am too." I lied. She smiled.

"Really? Can I see it?"

Uh, no.

I smiled and stood up.

"Each thing at a time, sweetheart." I stated and walked out her office, far away from her slutty and disgusting self.

Had to go wash my mouth.

Christina's POV:

Now I knew I was gonna be thinking about Ace all day. Oh, the way he'd squeezed me when I'd asked him to. I bit my lip when I felt that tingle in between my legs.

Ace was a real man. So virile. He clearly loved to be in control. This was a first for me. Normally I was always in control but with Ace, I was gonna make a difference.